Newark Resident Holds Burglar At Gunpoint For Police

The following news item was submitted by a reader, who wonders "why can't I find this story anywhere other than Court News?" Excellent question!!

November 6, 2003
Newark Advocate

Court News:

James R. Dennis Jr., also known as James L. Dennis, 33, of 1680 Lakeview Drive, Apt. F, was charged with one count of burglary, a fourth-degree felony.

In the course of responding to a burglary in progress on Saturday, Newark police found Dennis Jr. at a residence in the 100 block of West Greer Drive, according to court records. The homeowner had Dennis Jr. pinned to the floor and was holding a gun on him, records stated. Dennis Jr. allegedly gained entry through the residence through an unlocked breezeway, records stated.

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